With their unique shape and juicy, sweet taste, Sumo Citrus® are a big deal.

With its large, bumpy size and a distinct top knot, Sumo Citrus® are relatively new to United States markets. Incredibly sweet and easy to peel, Sumo Citrus® are only in season for a limited time – though they’ll stick in your mind for months to come.

Developed around the 1970s in Japan, the Shiranui varietal became known by its branded name, Dekopon, and is prized overseas – often given as a gift.

“People say it’s like citrus they used to remember,”. “Not only the taste, but the fragrance and texture; they’re juicy, easy to peel and seedless.”

“They’re a cross between a large seeded mandarin and large seedless navel orange,”. “It’s about 75% mandarin, 25% orange. It has some satsuma parentage in it.”

The navel orange flavor comes through in a bright, refreshing way. Incredibly sweet, there’s a welcome acidity on the tail end – it’s a taste unlike any other citrus. Seth attributes the exceptional taste to the varietal but also the way it’s picked.